Overview Large scale natural disasters often overwhelm the capacity of governments, not only for effective response but for long term recovery and reconstruction as well. Recent experiences such as the Great East Japan Earthquake of March 11, 2011, the

Overview Large scale natural disasters often overwhelm the capacity of governments, not only for effective response but for long term recovery and reconstruction as well. Recent experiences such as the Great East Japan Earthquake of March 11, 2011, the

The International Disaster Conference & Expo (IDCE) is a new, International event designed to unite the most internationally recognized and distinguished professionals for three days of problem solving, planning and preparation, discussing relevant issues

El objetivo del curso es proporcionar conocimientos fundamentales sobre las causas, evolución y factores de los desastres para comprender los fundamentos de la preparación, respuesta y recuperación, así cómo los elementos necesarios para desarrollar una

Join the Small Business Administration and Agility Recovery as we reflect on the dramatic events and disasters of the past year. During this event we will highlight real world disaster scenarios and stories of survival. From these experiences we will draw

Disaster is not new to the human experience. Cultures around the world have been, and continue to be, shaped by floods, storms and drought. In that sense there is already a body of knowledge, gathered through hard experience, that suggests ways to adapt

The meeting will include a roundtable discussion on the role of public-private partnership in the reconstruction of the tsunami-hit region of Japan, facilitated by the United Nations office for disaster reduction (UNISDR) on 1 December 2011, 11:00-13:00